August 31, 2021: SOAP #4289:  Ezekiel 12-14; Revelation 5

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NIV) 5:5  And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to lose the seven seals thereof.
6  And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

OBSERVATION: This chapter excites me.  Jesus is introduced as “the Lion of the tribe of Judah,” but is worshipped as “a Lamb.”  The “elders” worship the Lamb.  “Thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand” sing “Worthy is the Lamb!”.  As the Lamb, He is worshipped because of His sacrifice and what that sacrifice accomplished. 

In chapter 19, “the Lion of the tribe of Judah” returns with the armies of heaven following him.  “On his thigh he has this name written:  King of kings and Lord of lords.” (Verse 16) 

APPLICATION:  Jesus came as the sinless Lamb who was sacrificed in payment for my sins.  Having experienced His love, it is not difficult to acknowledge Him as the Lion.  He is the King with all authority!  

PRAYER: Jesus, with the multitude of worshippers in heaven, I sing, “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain!”  I honor you as “the Lion,” the Lord of my life. Amen

Pastor Leon
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